The Center for State Homeland Security is a unique national resource dedicated to supporting state and local governments carry out their crucial role in homeland security while supporting the evolution of a national strategy across all levels of government and the private sector. The Center is structured as a non-profit partnership where the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA), the Adjutants General Association of the United States (AGAUS) and Mitretek Systems jointly undertake project activities and govern the Center under the auspices of an advisory board.